Vascular Health and Risk Management, Volume 9, Issue (2013)

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Page: 1
Published online: 27 Dec 2012
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Atrial fibrillation and thromboprophylaxis in heart failure: the need for patient-centered approaches to address adherence
Caleb Ferguson, Sally C Inglis, Phillip J Newton, Sandy Middleton, Peter S Macdonald & Patricia M Davidson
Pages: 3-11
Published online: 17 Jan 2013
AbstractforAtrial fibrillation and thromboprophylaxis in heart failure: the need for patient-centered approaches to address adherence | Full Text | References | PDF (213.1 KB)
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Effectiveness of a quality improvement intervention targeting cardiovascular risk factors: are patients responsive to information and encouragement by mail or post?
Ellie Senesael, Liesbeth Borgermans, Erwin Van De Vijver & Dirk Devroey
Pages: 13-20
Published online: 13 Feb 2013
AbstractforEffectiveness of a quality improvement intervention targeting cardiovascular risk factors: are patients responsive to information and encouragement by mail or post? | Full Text | References | PDF (517.3 KB)
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Efficacy of vildagliptin in combination with insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes and severe renal impairment
Valentina Lukashevich, Anja Schweizer, James E Foley, Sheila Dickinson, Per-Henrik Groop & Wolfgang Kothny
Pages: 21-28
Published online: 23 Jan 2013
AbstractforEfficacy of vildagliptin in combination with insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes and severe renal impairment | Full Text | References | PDF (169.6 KB)
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Heel-rise test in the assessment of individuals with peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Débora Pantuso Monteiro, Raquel Rodrigues Britto, Ana Clara Ribeiro Lages, Marluce Lopes Basílio, Monize Cristine de Oliveira Pires, Maria Luiza Vieira Carvalho, Ricardo Jayme Procópio & Danielle Aparecida Gomes Pereira
Pages: 29-35
Published online: 23 Jan 2013
AbstractforHeel-rise test in the assessment of individuals with peripheral arterial occlusive disease | Full Text | References | PDF (207.1 KB)
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Metabolic biomarkers for predicting cardiovascular disease
Jana E Montgomery & Jeremiah R Brown
Pages: 37-45
Published online: 29 Jan 2013
AbstractforMetabolic biomarkers for predicting cardiovascular disease | Full Text | References | PDF (257.5 KB)
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Cardioprotective medication use and risk factor control among US adults with unrecognized myocardial infarction: the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study
Emily B Levitan, Christopher Gamboa, Monika M Safford, Dana V Rizk, Todd M Brown, Elsayed Z Soliman & Paul Muntner
Pages: 47-55
Published online: 05 Feb 2013
AbstractforCardioprotective medication use and risk factor control among US adults with unrecognized myocardial infarction: the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study | Full Text | References | PDF (265 KB)
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Clinical evidence and mechanistic basis for vildagliptin’s effect in combination with insulin
Anja Schweizer, James E Foley, Wolfgang Kothny & Bo Ahrén
Pages: 57-64
Published online: 15 Feb 2013
AbstractforClinical evidence and mechanistic basis for vildagliptin’s effect in combination with insulin | Full Text | References | PDF (225.1 KB)
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Comparative effect of clopidogrel plus aspirin and aspirin monotherapy on hematological parameters using propensity score matching
Masatoshi Hayasaka, Yasuo Takahashi, Yayoi Nishida, Yoshikazu Yoshida, Shinji Hidaka & Satoshi Asai
Pages: 65-70
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforComparative effect of clopidogrel plus aspirin and aspirin monotherapy on hematological parameters using propensity score matching | Full Text | References | PDF (466.7 KB)
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Lipid management in 13,000 high risk cardiovascular patients treated under daily practice conditions: LIMA Registry
Juergen R Schaefer, Anselm K Gitt, Frank Sonntag, Achim Weizel, Christina Jannowitz, Barbara Karmann, David Pittrow & Kurt Bestehorn
Pages: 71-80
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforLipid management in 13,000 high risk cardiovascular patients treated under daily practice conditions: LIMA Registry | Full Text | References | PDF (348.2 KB)
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Adverse drug events associated with vitamin K antagonists: factors of therapeutic imbalance
Nancy El-Helou, Amal Al-Hajje, Rola Ajrouche, Sanaa Awada, Samar Rachidi, Salam Zein & Pascale Salameh
Pages: 81-88
Published online: 01 Mar 2013
AbstractforAdverse drug events associated with vitamin K antagonists: factors of therapeutic imbalance | Full Text | References | PDF (251.1 KB)
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Comparison between oscillometric- and Doppler-ABI in elderly individuals
Ikuno Takahashi, Kyoji Furukawa, Waka Ohishi, Tetsuya Takahashi, Masayasu Matsumoto & Saeko Fujiwara
Pages: 89-94
Published online: 08 Mar 2013
AbstractforComparison between oscillometric- and Doppler-ABI in elderly individuals | Full Text | References | PDF (467.6 KB)
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Review Article
Long-term safety and efficacy of telmisartan/amlodipine single pill combination in the treatment of hypertension
Scott S Billecke & Pamela A Marcovitz
Pages: 95-104
Published online: 16 Mar 2013
AbstractforLong-term safety and efficacy of telmisartan/amlodipine single pill combination in the treatment of hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (306.2 KB)
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The influence of perivascular adipose tissue on vascular homeostasis
Theodora Szasz, Gisele Facholi Bomfim & R Clinton Webb
Pages: 105-116
Published online: 28 Mar 2013
AbstractforThe influence of perivascular adipose tissue on vascular homeostasis | Full Text | References | PDF (275.2 KB)
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Hydrogen sulfide and sodium nitroprusside compete to activate/deactivate MMPs in bone tissue homogenates
Thomas P Vacek, Natia Qipshidze & Suresh C Tyagi
Pages: 117-123
Published online: 19 Mar 2013
AbstractforHydrogen sulfide and sodium nitroprusside compete to activate/deactivate MMPs in bone tissue homogenates | Full Text | References | PDF (963 KB)
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Antihypertensive therapy: nocturnal dippers and nondippers. Do we treat them differently?
Chakrapani Mahabala, Padmanabha Kamath, Unnikrishnan Bhaskaran, Narasimha D Pai & Aparna U Pai
Pages: 125-133
Published online: 24 Mar 2013
AbstractforAntihypertensive therapy: nocturnal dippers and nondippers. Do we treat them differently? | Full Text | References | PDF (228.2 KB)
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Long-term safety and efficacy of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Brandon W Propper & Christopher J Abularrage
Pages: 135-141
Published online: 03 Apr 2013
AbstractforLong-term safety and efficacy of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair | Full Text | References | PDF (199.7 KB)
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Short-term outcome of patients with preeclampsia
Meriem Koual, Hind Abbou, Marie Carbonnel, Olivier Picone & Jean-Marc Ayoubi
Pages: 143-148
Published online: 15 Apr 2013
AbstractforShort-term outcome of patients with preeclampsia | Full Text | References | PDF (393.4 KB)
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Review Article
Stress-induced cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo) – broken heart and mind?
Björn Redfors, Yangzhen Shao & Elmir Omerovic
Pages: 149-154
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforStress-induced cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo) – broken heart and mind? | Full Text | References | PDF (516.2 KB)
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Avoiding hypoglycemia: a key to success for glucose-lowering therapy in type 2 diabetes
Bo Ahrén
Pages: 155-163
Published online: 24 Apr 2013
AbstractforAvoiding hypoglycemia: a key to success for glucose-lowering therapy in type 2 diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (347.8 KB)
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Safety and efficacy of vernakalant for acute cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: an update
Yukiomi Tsuji & Dobromir Dobrev
Pages: 165-175
Published online: 23 Apr 2013
AbstractforSafety and efficacy of vernakalant for acute cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: an update | Full Text | References | PDF (259.5 KB)
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Awareness, treatment, and control of major cardiovascular risk factors in a small-scale Italian community: results of a screening campaign
Stefano Omboni, Giorgia Carabelli, Edoardo Ghirardi & Stefano Carugo
Pages: 177-185
Published online: 30 Apr 2013
AbstractforAwareness, treatment, and control of major cardiovascular risk factors in a small-scale Italian community: results of a screening campaign | Full Text | References | PDF (316.5 KB)
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Platelet function testing to predict hyporesponsiveness to clopidogrel in patients with chest pain seen in the emergency department
Rakesh K Sharma, Stephen W Erickson, Rohit Sharma, Donald J Voelker, Hanumanth K Reddy, Harvinder Dod & James D Marsh
Pages: 187-193
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforPlatelet function testing to predict hyporesponsiveness to clopidogrel in patients with chest pain seen in the emergency department | Full Text | References | PDF (297.4 KB)
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Review Article
Endoglin: a critical mediator of cardiovascular health
Navin K Kapur, Kevin J Morine & Michelle Letarte
Pages: 195-206
Published online: 06 May 2013
AbstractforEndoglin: a critical mediator of cardiovascular health | Full Text | References | PDF (680.8 KB)
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Potential role of new anticoagulants for prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients
Antonio Gómez-Outes, M Luisa Suárez-Gea, Ramón Lecumberri, Ana Isabel Terleira-Fernández, Emilio Vargas-Castrillón & Eduardo Rocha
Pages: 207-228
Published online: 08 May 2013
AbstractforPotential role of new anticoagulants for prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients | Full Text | References | PDF (737 KB)
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Effects of CPAP on “vascular” risk factors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and arterial hypertension
AY Litvin, ZN Sukmarova, EM Elfimova, AV Aksenova, PV Galitsin, AN Rogoza & IE Chazova
Pages: 229-235
Published online: 10 May 2013
AbstractforEffects of CPAP on “vascular” risk factors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and arterial hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (283.2 KB)
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Red blood cell count as an indicator of microvascular complications in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Zhan-Sheng Wang, Zhan-Chun Song, Jing-Hui Bai, Fei Li, Tao Wu, Ji Qi & Jian Hu
Pages: 237-243
Published online: 14 May 2013
AbstractforRed blood cell count as an indicator of microvascular complications in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (226 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Esomeprazole and aspirin fixed combination for the prevention of cardiovascular events
Katelyn W Sylvester, Judy WM Cheng & Mandeep R Mehra
Pages: 245-254
Published online: 16 May 2013
AbstractforEsomeprazole and aspirin fixed combination for the prevention of cardiovascular events | Full Text | References | PDF (280.6 KB)
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Current and future initiatives for vascular health management in clinical practice
James D Cameron, Roland Asmar, Harry Struijker-Boudier, Kohji Shirai, Yuriy Sirenko, Yulia Kotovskaya & Jirar Topouchian
Pages: 255-264
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforCurrent and future initiatives for vascular health management in clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (212.7 KB)
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Validation of Omron RS8, RS6, and RS3 home blood pressure monitoring devices, in accordance with the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol revision 2010
Hakuo Takahashi, Masamichi Yoshika & Toyohiko Yokoi
Pages: 265-272
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforValidation of Omron RS8, RS6, and RS3 home blood pressure monitoring devices, in accordance with the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol revision 2010 | Full Text | References | PDF (265.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Management of dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia with a fixed-dose combination of sitagliptin and simvastatin
Helmut Steinberg, Matt S Anderson, Thomas Musliner, Mary E Hanson & Samuel S Engel
Pages: 273-282
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforManagement of dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia with a fixed-dose combination of sitagliptin and simvastatin | Full Text | References | PDF (240.6 KB)
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Article
Evaluation of vascular wall elasticity of human digital arteries using alternating current-signal photoplethysmography
Pichitra Uangpairoj & Masahiro Shibata
Pages: 283-295
Published online: 05 Jun 2013
AbstractforEvaluation of vascular wall elasticity of human digital arteries using alternating current-signal photoplethysmography | Full Text | References | PDF (968.1 KB)
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Persistent middle cerebral artery occlusion associated with lower body temperature on admission
Christopher Elnan Kvistad, Halvor Øygarden, Lars Thomassen, Ulrike Waje-Andreassen & Halvor Naess
Pages: 297-302
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforPersistent middle cerebral artery occlusion associated with lower body temperature on admission | Full Text | References | PDF (146.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Statins in heart failure: do we need another trial?
Kwadwo Osei Bonsu, Amudha Kadirvelu & Daniel Diamond Reidpath
Pages: 303-319
Published online: 17 Jun 2013
AbstractforStatins in heart failure: do we need another trial? | Full Text | References | PDF (375.5 KB)
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Review Article
Aldosterone receptor antagonists: current perspectives and therapies
Jason L Guichard, Donald Clark III, David A Calhoun & Mustafa I Ahmed
Pages: 321-331
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforAldosterone receptor antagonists: current perspectives and therapies | Full Text | References | PDF (836.1 KB)
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Article
Pattern of sudden death at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, South West Nigeria
Patience Olayinka Akinwusi, Akinwumi Oluwole Komolafe, Olanrewaju Olayinka Olayemi & Adeleye Abiodun Adeomi
Pages: 333-339
Published online: 24 Jun 2013
AbstractforPattern of sudden death at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, South West Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (169.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
The clinical efficacy of dabigatran etexilate for preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation patients
Christopher R Ellis & Daniel W Kaiser
Pages: 341-352
Published online: 09 Jul 2013
AbstractforThe clinical efficacy of dabigatran etexilate for preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Review and recommendations on management of refractory raised intracranial pressure in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Calvin Hoi Kwan Mak, Yeow Yuen Lu & George Kwok Chu Wong
Pages: 353-359
Published online: 11 Jul 2013
AbstractforReview and recommendations on management of refractory raised intracranial pressure in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage | Full Text | References | PDF (177.3 KB)
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Article
Hyperhomocysteinemia and vascular access thrombosis in hemodialysis patients: a retrospective study
Chadi Saifan, Elie El-Charabaty & Suzanne El-Sayegh
Pages: 361-364
Published online: 17 Jul 2013
AbstractforHyperhomocysteinemia and vascular access thrombosis in hemodialysis patients: a retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (133.3 KB)
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Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in patients with atrial septal aneurysm
Mehmet Demir & Canan Demir
Pages: 365-368
Published online: 19 Jul 2013
AbstractforNeutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in patients with atrial septal aneurysm | Full Text | References | PDF (162.2 KB)
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Effects of low-fat dairy intake on blood pressure, endothelial function, and lipoprotein lipids in subjects with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension
Kevin C Maki, Tia M Rains, Arianne L Schild, Mary R Dicklin, Keigan M Park, Andrea L Lawless & Kathleen M Kelley
Pages: 369-379
Published online: 23 Jul 2013
AbstractforEffects of low-fat dairy intake on blood pressure, endothelial function, and lipoprotein lipids in subjects with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (303.8 KB)
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Clarification of the characteristics of needle-tip movement during vacuum venipuncture to improve safety
Chieko Fujii
Pages: 381-390
Published online: 23 Jul 2013
AbstractforClarification of the characteristics of needle-tip movement during vacuum venipuncture to improve safety | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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The COSEHC™ Global Vascular Risk Management quality improvement program: first follow-up report
Carlos M Ferrario, JaNae Joyner, Chris Colby, Alex Exuzides, Michael Moore, Debra Simmons, William Bestermann Jr & Feride Frech-Tamas
Pages: 391-400
Published online: 22 Jul 2013
AbstractforThe COSEHC™ Global Vascular Risk Management quality improvement program: first follow-up report | Full Text | References | PDF (600.8 KB)
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Review

Article
Current status of NADPH oxidase research in cardiovascular pharmacology
Bruno K Rodiño-Janeiro, Beatriz Paradela-Dobarro, María Isabel Castiñeiras-Landeira, Sergio Raposeiras-Roubín, José R González-Juanatey & Ezequiel Álvarez
Pages: 401-428
Published online: 25 Jul 2013
AbstractforCurrent status of NADPH oxidase research in cardiovascular pharmacology | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Use of pioglitazone in the treatment of diabetes: effect on cardiovascular risk
Cong Zou & Honglin Hu
Pages: 429-433
Published online: 25 Jul 2013
AbstractforUse of pioglitazone in the treatment of diabetes: effect on cardiovascular risk | Full Text | References | PDF (183.7 KB)
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Review Article
Emerging families of biomarkers for coronary artery disease: inflammatory mediators
Josef Yayan
Pages: 435-456
Published online: 31 Jul 2013
AbstractforEmerging families of biomarkers for coronary artery disease: inflammatory mediators | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Vacuum-venipuncture skills: time required and importance of tube order
Chieko Fujii
Pages: 457-464
Published online: 05 Aug 2013
AbstractforVacuum-venipuncture skills: time required and importance of tube order | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Prognostic value of heart rate turbulence for risk assessment in patients with unstable angina and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
Patricia RE Harris, Phyllis K Stein, Gordon L Fung & Barbara J Drew
Pages: 465-473
Published online: 12 Aug 2013
AbstractforPrognostic value of heart rate turbulence for risk assessment in patients with unstable angina and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction | Full Text | References | PDF (261.2 KB)
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Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a fixed-dose combination of olmesartan 40 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5/25 mg in daily practice
Peter Bramlage, Claudia Zemmrich, Reinhard Ketelhut, Wolf-Peter Wolf, Eva-Maria Fronk & Roland E Schmieder
Pages: 475-483
Published online: 26 Aug 2013
AbstractforSafety, tolerability, and efficacy of a fixed-dose combination of olmesartan 40 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5/25 mg in daily practice | Full Text | References | PDF (284.8 KB)
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Perceptions of barriers to cardiac rehabilitation use in Brazil
Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi, Rafaella Zulianello dos Santos, Eduardo Eugênio Aranha, Alessandra Daros Nunes, Paul Oh, Magnus Benetti & Sherry L Grace
Pages: 485-491
Published online: 30 Aug 2013
AbstractforPerceptions of barriers to cardiac rehabilitation use in Brazil | Full Text | References | PDF (278.1 KB)
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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with coronary artery calcification in cardiovascularly asymptomatic African Americans with HIV infection
Shenghan Lai, Elliot K Fishman, Gary Gerstenblith, Jeffrey Brinker, Hong Tai, Shaoguang Chen, Ji Li, Wenjing Tong, Barbara Detrick & Hong Lai
Pages: 493-500
Published online: 26 Aug 2013
AbstractforVitamin D deficiency is associated with coronary artery calcification in cardiovascularly asymptomatic African Americans with HIV infection | Full Text | References | PDF (239.5 KB)
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Spanish translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Questionnaire for Diabetes-Related Foot Disease (Q-DFD)
Wilson Castillo-Tandazo, Adolfo Flores-Fortty, Lourdes Feraud & Daniel Tettamanti
Pages: 501-508
Published online: 28 Aug 2013
AbstractforSpanish translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Questionnaire for Diabetes-Related Foot Disease (Q-DFD) | Full Text | References | PDF (232.5 KB)
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Increased burden and severity of metabolic syndrome and arterial stiffness in treatment-naïve HIV+ patients from Cameroon
William Ngatchou, Daniel Lemogoum, Pierre Ndobo, Euloge Yagnigni, Emiline Tiogou, Elisabeth Nga, Charles Kouanfack, Philippe van de Borne & Michel P Hermans
Pages: 509-516
Published online: 04 Sep 2013
AbstractforIncreased burden and severity of metabolic syndrome and arterial stiffness in treatment-naïve HIV+ patients from Cameroon | Full Text | References | PDF (217.3 KB)
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Serum calcium levels are not associated with coronary heart disease
Yuelong Jin, Quanhai Wang, Yan Chen, Xiaohua Ren, Hui Tang, Xiuli Song, Lingling Ding, Qin Qi, Zhiwei Huang, Jiegen Yu & Yingshui Yao
Pages: 517-520
Published online: 03 Sep 2013
AbstractforSerum calcium levels are not associated with coronary heart disease | Full Text | References | PDF (178.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
A review of the benefits of early treatment initiation with single-pill combinations of telmisartan with amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide
Julian Segura & Luis Miguel Ruilope
Pages: 521-528
Published online: 16 Sep 2013
AbstractforA review of the benefits of early treatment initiation with single-pill combinations of telmisartan with amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide | Full Text | References | PDF (207.4 KB)
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Left ventricular dysfunction in normotensive type II diabetic patients in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Sotonye T Dodiyi-Manuel, Maclean R Akpa & Osaretin J Odia
Pages: 529-533
Published online: 25 Sep 2013
AbstractforLeft ventricular dysfunction in normotensive type II diabetic patients in Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (179.8 KB)
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Comparative effectiveness of a fixed-dose combination of losartan + HCTZ versus bisoprolol + HCTZ in patients with moderate-to-severe hypertension: results of the 6-month ELIZA trial
GD Radchenko, YM Sirenko, SM Kushnir, OO Torbas & AS Dobrokhod
Pages: 535-549
Published online: 27 Sep 2013
AbstractforComparative effectiveness of a fixed-dose combination of losartan + HCTZ versus bisoprolol + HCTZ in patients with moderate-to-severe hypertension: results of the 6-month ELIZA trial | Full Text | References | PDF (437.5 KB)
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Lifetime opiate exposure as an independent and interactive cardiovascular risk factor in males: a cross-sectional clinical study
Albert S Reece & Gary K Hulse
Pages: 551-561
Published online: 02 Oct 2013
AbstractforLifetime opiate exposure as an independent and interactive cardiovascular risk factor in males: a cross-sectional clinical study | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Steady-state bioavailability of prescription omega-3 on a low-fat diet is significantly improved with a free fatty acid formulation compared with an ethyl ester formulation: the ECLIPSE II study
Elliot Offman, Ted Marenco, Sandy Ferber, Judith Johnson, Douglas Kling, Danielle Curcio & Michael Davidson
Pages: 563-573
Published online: 01 Oct 2013
AbstractforSteady-state bioavailability of prescription omega-3 on a low-fat diet is significantly improved with a free fatty acid formulation compared with an ethyl ester formulation: the ECLIPSE II study | Full Text | References | PDF (391.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Comprehensive overview: efficacy, tolerability, and cost-effectiveness of irbesartan
Fotini Gialama & Nikos Maniadakis
Pages: 575-592
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforComprehensive overview: efficacy, tolerability, and cost-effectiveness of irbesartan | Full Text | References | PDF (433.8 KB)
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Postmarketing safety experience with edoxaban in Japan for thromboprophylaxis following major orthopedic surgery
Yasufumi Kuroda, Chie Hirayama, Hitoshi Hotoda, Yasuhiro Nishikawa & Akinori Nishiwaki
Pages: 593-598
Published online: 07 Oct 2013
AbstractforPostmarketing safety experience with edoxaban in Japan for thromboprophylaxis following major orthopedic surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (224 KB)
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